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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 253.23 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 253.23 and 148.73 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 253.23 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/253.23 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 253.23 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 37,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,662.02/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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